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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

AMA Women Physicians Section and AMAF today announced the winners of the 2017 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.

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Women in medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
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Women wanting to lead in medicine can start when they’re students

A program at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine aims to increase the number of women in leadership roles through education, awareness. 

Medical School Diversity
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To physician moms, professional mistreatment appears widespread

Survey suggests discrimination is common. Better policies, a more supportive culture and professional mentors are needed, physician mothers argue.

Health Equity
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For women, cognitive decline starts in middle age

Researchers find small drops in cognitive speed and memory as women hit their 50s.

Population Care
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Parental leave in GME: Two physicians recognized for research

Two physicians will conduct one of the first studies in more than 20 years on present-day parental leave across medical specialties in graduate medical education (GME). They received a grant from the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

Health Equity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

Each September, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes influential women physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month.

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Women physician suicide risk, faculty promotion under microscope

Two research projects will explore timely issues in the medical profession as they relate to women—physician suicide risk, awareness and prevention and the advancement of female faculty in academic medical centers.

Health Equity
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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

The AMA's Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2015 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants.

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Fund enables research in areas crucial to women in medicine

Without funding, Rashmi Kudesia, MD, would not have been able to lead research into the reproductive knowledge, barriers and outcomes among female U.S. medical students and trainees. As a past recipient of the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women, she was able to “think big” to help make a difference in this critical issue for women in medicine.

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